Arcellx · 1 week ago
Scientist, Discovery
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
4+ years expArcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer and other incurable diseases. As a Scientist in the Discovery group, you will execute protein and molecular biology engineering strategies, working with a cross-functional team to identify and develop therapeutic candidates that can lead to life-saving treatments.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Work with an interdisciplinary team of scientists to design, engineer and express recombinant proteins for use in the discovery and development of cancer therapies
Design, construct and evaluate expression plasmids. Perform transfections, transductions, phage and yeast display enabled selections & screenings, binding kinetic assessments and flow cytometry as needed
Develop new methods, technologies and processes when necessary for project
Exercise significant technical discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments
Communicate progress and project recommendations to team members
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in the life sciences (e.g., biology, genetics, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering) with 4-8 years post-degree lab experience or PhD in the life sciences with 0-3 years post-degree experience
Must demonstrate mastery of molecular biology methods, including primer design, PCR, gel electrophoresis, expression construct design cloning and sequence analysis
The ability to independently plan, organize, and prioritize work activities
The ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
Preferred
Methods for the characterization of recombinant protein quality and binding
Protein display (phage, yeast and library preparation)
Experience in drug development, immunology or protein engineering
Benefits
100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents
Unlimited vacation
A 3-day weekend every month
Fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months
Tuition reimbursement
401k employer contribution
Relocation assistance for roles if required
Company
Arcellx
Arcellx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that provides patients with immune cell therapies.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$622MKey Investors
Kite Pharma
2023-11-15Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2022-06-15Post Ipo Equity· $112M
Leadership Team
Michelle Gilson
Chief Financial Officer
Brad Gliner
Vice President, Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs
Recent News
2025-12-11
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